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2003 Volkswagen Passat repairs by problem area

Engine (53%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (14%)

Brakes and Traction Control (6%)

Suspension and Steering (7%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (16%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (2%)

Other (3%)

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2003 Volkswagen Passat repair cost distribution

$2500+ (3%)

$1000 - $2499 (11%)

$500 - $999 (16%)

$100 - $499 (41%)

< $100 (29%)

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Volkswagen Passat in Ontario, Canada Feb 2014 - Jun 2014
Mar 2014 98580 mi C $350	Check engine light on. Replaced a sensor to pass Ontario Drive Clean check.
Jun 2014 98580 mi C $150	Multiple failures... including timing chain

Volkswagen Passat in Maryland, United States Oct 2014 - Jan 2015
Jan 2015 270000 mi US $148	oil leak in an engine seal and a flat tire.

Volkswagen Passat in Virginia, United States Dec 2014 - Dec 2014
Dec 2014 152000 mi US $100	Heater core failure. A known weakness in Passat and other VW models. $1500 to $2000 repair, if anyone will even do it. 10 to 20 hours of labor for a $100 part. I bypassed the heater core with some fittings. Cannot drive car in cold weather.

Volkswagen Passat in Wyoming, United States Aug 2011 - Oct 2011
Oct 2011 98000 mi US $7500	Transmission needed to be replaced

Volkswagen Passat in California, United States Aug 2009 - Mar 2010
Sep 2009 70000 mi US $900	Water pump leaking.

Volkswagen Passat in Chile Jan 2011 - Feb 2011
Feb 2011 42780 mi $1300	Water pump and thermostat failure at 69,000 KM.

Volkswagen Passat in Missouri, United States Jan 2017 - Jan 2018
Oct 2017 172000 mi US $200	heater core replacement

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Volkswagen Passat in Texas, United States Dec 2011 - Jun 2013
Feb 2012 119700 mi US $350	Had check engine light on and the car was running rough when idling. Found vacuum leak due to cracked pipes and valves which were fixed.
May 2012 123700 mi	Leaking coolant
Sep 2012 128000 mi US $128	ignition coil bust on Cylinder #2 Check Engine light has come on again!
Apr 2013 134000 mi US $480	Engine and transmission mounts broken. Ignition coil bust. Again!
Jun 2013 134000 mi	Engine oil leaking Engine overheating

Volkswagen Passat in New Hampshire, United States Aug 2005 - Dec 2009
Dec 2005 31500 mi	Engine runs rough when cold. Reset computer.
Oct 2006 41990 mi US $79	Oil pump replaced under warranty.
Sep 2007 54500 mi	Temperature cooling sensor required replacement. Temp. not functioning. Brake light switch recall
Sep 2008 65000 mi US $550	universal joints replced.
Jan 2009 70500 mi US $15	Replaced low beam headlight. Done by owner with no labor costs.

Volkswagen Passat in Washington, United States May 2009 - Mar 2010
Jun 2009 97000 mi US $1527	One spark plug coil failed Headlight and 3 running lights replaced

Volkswagen Passat in Georgia, United States Apr 2015 - Jun 2015
May 2015 165300 mi US $404	Right front CV axle replacement Secondary air intake hoses cracking/splitting. Timing magneto fault.

Volkswagen Passat in Connecticut, United States Feb 2016 - Jun 2018
Feb 2016 89000 mi US $1100	Valve cover, cam tensioner gaskets, PCV valve, and plastic breather with associated hoses to fix oil leaks and oil dripping on Exhaust pipe causing oil smell.
Sep 2016 92000 mi US $325	Hood would not open. Unable to check under the hood. Dealer had to replace the entire hood latch assembly.
May 2017 95359 mi US $148	System tested and recharged with addition of Ultraviolet dye to help check for leaks.
Jan 2018 96369 mi US $14	tube for refilling crankcase was discovered broken during annual oil change. Replaced.
Apr 2018 96000 mi US $228	Check engine light on, some hesitation during warm up. Tech found diagnostic codes P0300-P0400. misfiring sparkplugs. Plugs replaced, check engine light remains off.

Volkswagen Passat in Texas, United States Nov 2019 - Dec 2020
Mar 2020 163000 mi US $120	Alternator failed. Removed and replaced. Coolant Temp Sensor failed. Removed and replaced.

Volkswagen Passat in Massachusetts, United States Jul 2010 - Jun 2011
Aug 2010 113000 mi US $650	replace oil pump and oil pan flex pipe between catalytic converter and muffler cracked

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Volkswagen Passat in Ontario, Canada Mar 2008 - Jul 2016
Apr 2008 60760 mi C $250	Signal indicator would continue "clicking" or "click" sporadically even without lights flashing. Replaced turn signal lever (faulty contacts).
Dec 2008 71300 mi C $1500	Boots cracked, leaked lubricant, had to replace driveshafts (both). Head gasket leak, replaced.
Jul 2009 75640 mi	Passenger seat heater stopped working, switch was replaced for 2nd time (original warranty recall).
Oct 2009 79360 mi C $300	Engine oil major leak - oil cooler failed. Replaced.
Mar 2010 83080 mi	Seat heater does not work, replaced switch, still does not work
Mar 2011 93620 mi C $1000	Water pump failed, caused engine to overheat. As a result, timing belt was changed at same time.
May 2011 95220 mi C $250	Wheel bearings replaced
Jan 2012 93940 mi C $200	Oil Seals leaking, had to be replaced
Feb 2013 121060 mi C $200	Broken caliper
Aug 2013 128960 mi C $750	Check Engine Warning (Emissions) Directed to Cooling System - causing car to run too rich or lean Replaced Thermostat, Coolant Temp Sensor, Broken Coolant Recovery Tank, Coolant Flush
Sep 2013 129580 mi	Check Engine warning still comes on, replaced PCV valve at no cost. Turbocharger intercooler also had an airleak, was replaced, no cost.
Dec 2013 132060 mi C $1200	brake lines cracked, replaced Electronic unit in drivers door controlling power mirrors, interior lights, lights on chimes, etc stopped working Downspout from turbo exhaust cracked and leaking - caused exhaust smell to enter cabin
Mar 2014 134540 mi	Valve cover gasket leaking oil, replaced Brake lines replaced by Dealer in Dec 2013 were found to be bubbled and almost ruptured by independent shop. Car returned to dealer, where they were replaced without question.
Sep 2014 140120 mi C $200	broken brake calliper, some fluid leak
Nov 2014 142920 mi C $300	Oil leaks from oil hoses were dropping on exhaust, causing burning oil smell to enter the cabin. Hoses replaced.
Nov 2015 158340 mi C $300	Coolant Recovery Tank replaces and some worn out hoses Also - fuel line leak (in another spot from previous)
Feb 2016 162380 mi C $1500	Clutch bearing disintegrated, required replacement of pressure plates and related parts (flywheel OK). Clutch had about 100,000km on it but still had plenty of life if not for the bearing failure.

Volkswagen Passat in Moscow City, Russia Nov 2009 - Jun 2018
May 2010 70040 mi	Steering column universal joint squeak
Jul 2010 71600 mi $50	Right horn (low-pitch tone) died
Sep 2010 73160 mi $85	Flex joint on downpipe was about to fail. Joint has been damaged by road roughness in countryside far before. Whole downpipe replaced.
Sep 2012 85560 mi $15	Steering column U joint replaced
Nov 2012 87300 mi $100	AC Compressor tensioner roller
Jun 2013 90520 mi $60	Rear wiper washer fluid tube seized up within wiper arm shaft, fluid nozzle rotated with wiper arm
Jun 2016 153140 mi $15	Coolant flange leak, replaced
Mar 2017 158100 mi $100	Front pads and rotors replaced
Dec 2017 159960 mi	Brake lights switch contacts cleaning
Jun 2018 159960 mi $16	Brake lights switch (brake lights were not lighting up) Recharge of the AC System with R134a DIY kit. Last recharge was in 2009.

Volkswagen Passat in California, United States Nov 2010 - Oct 2011
Apr 2011 100000 mi US $440	leaking gasket

Volkswagen Passat in Oklahoma, United States - Oct 2009
Oct 2009 134000 mi US $51	Replace broken dipstick funnel.

Volkswagen Passat in Kenya May 2010 - Jun 2011
Jul 2010 50840 mi $31600	the exhaust had a defect

Volkswagen Passat in Ontario, Canada Apr 2007 - Mar 2010
Nov 2009 115320 mi C $344	Replaced both low beam headlight bulbs (1 burnt out).

Volkswagen Passat in Ohio, United States Apr 2007 - Dec 2012
Dec 2007 50000 mi US $600	Thermostat failed and needed replaced. Illumination for HVAC controls went out. Bulb replaced.
Feb 2008 52000 mi US $600	Coolant temperature sensor failed, causing CEL to illuminate. Recently received a letter in the mail noting that there will be a warranty extension regarding this exact problem. Have not yet received reimbursement.

Volkswagen Passat in California, United States Dec 2011 - Jan 2014
Jan 2012 118800 mi US $1500	Replaced clutch.
Sep 2013 128000 mi US $500	coolant lean - coolant flange leaked. fixed.
Jan 2014 130000 mi	replaced driver side axle due to torn cv boots

Volkswagen Passat in Virginia, United States Dec 2006 - Nov 2018
Jan 2007 33500 mi	No repairs, rr door trim replaced on warranty at month no.2
May 2007 35000 mi	"MIL" light on for 200 mile trip back to dealer. No mileage or performance degradation. Dealer says fuel pump relay coded and replaced.
May 2008 41000 mi US $140	CV joint boot failed, after hours of argument and research dealer agrees repair is covered by extended warranty purchased with the new car. Poor business practice at dealer.
Jun 2009 49000 mi US $50	right front outer CV boot replaced. Alot of different style VW Passat cv joints; options to get correct part: auto or manual, 4 or 6 cyl engine, fwd or awd, model year, vin #(production month/year).
Jan 2011 60000 mi US $485	solid check engine engine light. code was cooling system and sensor. R&R thermostat and sensor, add coolant. Dealer great but awful expensive.
Oct 2012 76000 mi US $160	I thought coolant leak (very slight a pint every month) was from head gasket. Shop could have charged $2000 but this honest shop found flange corroded on rear of head. My go to shop and I provide free advertising for him.
Dec 2016 115000 mi	split boot LF. boot replaced but clicking still on left turns when cold. Have replacement CVj oint from Pelican. Will replace it first quarter 2017.
Feb 2017 117000 mi US $85	New OEM CV joint replacement from Pelican parts. LF, neglected split boot too long. CV joint clicked on left turns.

Volkswagen Passat in Virginia, United States Jun 2010 - Jan 2019
Jan 2010 77890 mi US $1325	Water pump replaced. Went ahead and changed timing belt,rollers, serpentine belt
Jan 2011 98000 mi US $80	CEL on. Ran VagCom. Indicated faulty MAF. Replaced with new MAF.
Sep 2011 112000 mi US $180	Fuel pump bad, replaced
Apr 2012 119700 mi US $85	Torn CV boot, replaced passenger side half shaft with new CV's and boots.
May 2013 133000 mi US $50	Engine hood support arm. Took 5 minutes to replace.

Volkswagen Passat in Maryland, United States Jan 2024 - May 2024
Feb 2024 159000 mi	P0456 Intermittent - Emissions control very small leak. Replaced gas cap with new OEM. Code is gone and all is well. Had water leak in front passenger footwell. Removed carpet and dried everything. Issue was within double firewall in the engine bay - under the battery. Unclogged the drain and siliconed the cabin air box housing. Solved the issue. Sunroof drains and doors drain function properly, but long heavy rains, the driver door drain will spill over slightly into the driver footwell.
May 2024 159000 mi US $60	P1111, P1136 - System too lean. Car drove well but bad gas mileage. Did smoke test and found the leak in the breather hose - part of the PCV assembly. Replaced all parts - code is gone and car drives well.

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Volkswagen Passat in Alberta, Canada Apr 2011 - Sep 2014
Jun 2011 114080 mi C $180	Thermostat on blink. Since repair would cost $1200, and there didn't seem to be a major problem with overheating, we have left it for the time being.
Aug 2014 143920 mi C $1500	Failed thermostat. Part very expensive and hard to get at. Also needed new serpentine belt which cost $170 plus an hour's labor.

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Volkswagen Passat in California, United States Feb 2010 - Jun 2011
Mar 2010 111000 mi	Cam chain adjuster throwing error codes. Problem solved through early oil change combined with Seafoam to remove varnish.

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Volkswagen Passat in California, United States Dec 2008 - Mar 2022
Feb 2009 91000 mi US $1064	Oil leak, burning smell when drive car.
Jun 2009 94000 mi	Small oil leak from valve cover onto exhaust. Burning smell when engine cold.
Oct 2009 99000 mi US $240	Replace torn front CV joint boot.
May 2011 122300 mi US $700	replace front wheel bearings. Control arm broke during repair and was replaced free by dealer.
Dec 2011 134000 mi US $50	Reset computer before smog check
Mar 2012 139000 mi US $350	Replaced loose motor mount.
Jun 2012 143000 mi US $300	Leaking heater hoses replaced, losing coolant.
Feb 2013 154000 mi US $700	Heater core leaking and no heat in car. Replaced heater core.
May 2013 158000 mi US $2000	Leaks in thermostat housing and hoses. Replaced hoses, timing belt, and other parts during repair.
Dec 2013 166000 mi US $3000	Replace both catalytic converters to pass California smog test. Replaced front torn CV boots and axles.
Sep 2014 173000 mi US $1400	Replace leaking water pump and hoses. Replace leaking motor mount.
Mar 2015 178000 mi US $1500	Replace upper control rods, bushings, and struts.
Jun 2015 181000 mi US $1000	Replace alternator, belts. Replace transmission mounts.
Sep 2015 182000 mi US $1500	Replace lower control arms and bushings
Feb 2016 186000 mi US $300	Thermostat leaking
Mar 2016 187000 mi US $1200	Valve cover gaskets and crankcase breather parts
Dec 2016 195000 mi US $1200	Replaced failed water pump. Also replaced the thermostat because the water pump was being done.
Jun 2017 200000 mi US $300	Replaced rear turn signal electrical connectors. Changed brake fluid.
Oct 2017 204000 mi US $760	Fuel pump replaced
Dec 2017 205000 mi US $800	Replace radiator and thermostat.
Mar 2018 208000 mi	Replace thermostat under warranty that failed. Shop caused the problem with a bad part.
Nov 2021 231000 mi US $110	Check engine light on, car failing Calif smog test. Did not repair car.

Volkswagen Passat in Georgia, United States May 2010 - Jul 2016
Jul 2010 110000 mi US $1100	Antifreeze was leaking and had to replace water pump and have timing belt replaced
Aug 2011 133000 mi US $345	Leak in the coolant system had to replace the coolant container. Also, electrical switch was clicking and had to repair this also.
Apr 2012 134000 mi US $1265	Water pump failed which caused a problem to the timing belt which had to be replaced also.
Jun 2012 135000 mi US $550	Heater Core has gone out but did not fix. However had to replace the catalytic converter
Sep 2013 138000 mi	Car overheats, replaced the temp sensor, auxiliary fan and expansion tank. Car is still overheating
Sep 2015 168000 mi US $650	A short developed by the sunroof and caused all electricals on the dashboard and AC to stop.

Volkswagen Passat in Texas, United States Mar 2006 - Mar 2010
Mar 2007 51000 mi	Roof rain gutter rails, or whatever they are called, have had history of not staying in track at the back of the station wagon. Brand new rails put in at one time. Dealer tried to glue them down. Didn't work
Jul 2007 52000 mi US $434	Wire to memory seat buttons had gotten crimped and you had to hold the button while seat adjusted rather than push and release the button. Door lock sensor was bad so remote would lock all doors at one time, unlock drivers door, unlock rear hatch, but would not unlock all four doors and hatch at one time. Also caused warning bell to not sound when opening door with headlights still on.
Mar 2009 61000 mi US $329	Rain-sensing wipers run double time even when driving 5-10 miles an hour in light mist. Dealer first thought was a wire problem, then thought was speed switch on wiper lever, and now wants to see car again to try to figure out source of problem.

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Volkswagen Passat in Georgia, United States Sep 2009 - Oct 2013
Oct 2009 88000 mi US $10	Secondary Air Intake Pump Vacuum lines replaced
Feb 2010 89000 mi US $1500	Cam seals
Sep 2011 113000 mi	Check Engine Light on - fault diagnosis is secondary air pump - only needed during warmup
Oct 2013 139000 mi US $360	Bearing noise

Volkswagen Passat in Arizona, United States Aug 2009 - Feb 2011
Feb 2011 101000 mi US $375	fuel pump had to be replaced

Volkswagen Passat in Utah, United States Mar 2010 - Jan 2017
Nov 2011 95100 mi US $60	Failed timing belt tensioner. Found and fixed before catastrophic engine failure.
Sep 2014 143000 mi US $300	Replaced control arms.
Sep 2016 161000 mi US $140	2nd Coil pack went south as reported by VCDS. This one was a non OEM part that was only one year old. Going back to OEM for better longitivity.

Volkswagen Passat in Connecticut, United States Jul 2009 - Jul 2012
Nov 2009 51000 mi US $780	Check engine light: faulty camshaft sensor; used VW recommended fix - rewired connections.
Dec 2010 64000 mi US $677	Replaced leaking valve cover gaskets, flushed cooling system.

Volkswagen Passat in Massachusetts, United States Mar 2009 - Sep 2014
Dec 2009 126000 mi	Brake caliper bolts needed to be replaced due to binding. MIL came on for O2 sensor. Used Scan tool to monitor the output, found nothing amiss. Reset code and has not reappeared.
Feb 2010 127300 mi US $27	Blown headlight bulb. Passenger side again. Seems to need one every 18 months or so. Driver's is fine.
Jan 2012 129300 mi US $10	MIL indicated. Coolant sensor failure. PIA to replace, but inexpensive part.

Volkswagen Passat in Maine, United States Feb 2007 - Jun 2011
Nov 2007 65000 mi US $100	Lost fuel pump - replaced and under warranty
Jan 2008 66000 mi US $100	ABS light came on - switch replaced ($4.00) part. Car is starting hard in winter and will be checked again.
Mar 2010 95000 mi US $1000	Had the Timing Belt and water pump replaced.

Volkswagen Passat in California, United States Mar 2007 - Jul 2013
Jun 2007 82000 mi US $150	Rear power window acctuator
Jan 2008 98000 mi US $500	Power Window Actuator Oil and filter change
Nov 2009 128000 mi US $950	Alternator. Required car to be put into 'Service Position' (remove entire front end) to replace altenator.
Sep 2010 138000 mi	still had ATF leak after accident repair was completed. Returned and the shop fixed issue (loose ATF hose to radiator).
Apr 2012 158800 mi US $450	Emissions issues caused CEL to light. Had to clear codes to get car smoged. Evaporator canistor and nose had deteriorated due to exposure to gas fumes (function is to vent gas fumes!!).
Feb 2013 185000 mi US $2500	Head gasket. Second on this car.
Jul 2013 205000 mi	CEL on due to malfunctioning gas gauge.

Volkswagen Passat in Colorado, United States Dec 2010 - Jan 2014
Dec 2011 98000 mi US $324	Ignition switch failing, intermittent no start.
Oct 2013 113300 mi	Intermittent no start. Could not reproduce problem. Problem still exists.
Nov 2013 113600 mi US $187	Loose connection at starter produced intermittent no start.

Volkswagen Passat in Pennsylvania, United States May 2008 - Jan 2022
Jul 2008 70000 mi	Replaced both catalytic converters
Jan 2011 143700 mi US $1200	Replaced spark plugs and battery and head gaskets
Mar 2011 122000 mi US $300	Replaced temperature sensor
Jan 2012 121800 mi US $1500	Replaced "combi" valve set
Mar 2012 131000 mi US $485	Engine light reappeared dealer recommended replacing the coil pack and ignition wires.
Sep 2012 136000 mi US $896	The steering wheel began to squeak like an old creaky door. Replaced steering wheel grommet. Replaced spark plugs.
Jan 2013 131000 mi US $300	Car was not providing full heat dealership cleaned the heater core system.
Aug 2013 145000 mi US $1900	Worn bushings in upper control arms replacement manifold gasket needed replacement rear differential leak engine mounts required
Jun 2015 162000 mi US $500	Starter replaced
Jul 2017 175998 mi US $215	Noise from front end replaced one control arm
Jun 2019 185565 mi US $700	Replace leaking transmission pan Replace faulty alternator
Dec 2019 188000 mi US $183	Heater core was cleaned due to lack of heat.

Volkswagen Passat in Rhode Island, United States Apr 2012 - Feb 2016
Jun 2012 124000 mi US $310	CEL indicated low secondary air pump flow. Pump not working replaced. CEL remained with same code. Valve and vacuum hose replaced.
Jul 2012 125000 mi	Secondary air system CEL back on
May 2013 134000 mi US $110	oil pan crack developed - replaced oil pan
Jun 2013 135000 mi US $500	Replaced secondary air pump, O2 sensor, and evac system components.
Jul 2013 137000 mi US $110	O2 Sensor after the catalytic converter failed
Apr 2015 153300 mi US $350	Replace center muffler and exhaust pipes
Jul 2015 156700 mi US $700	Rear calipers were frozen and were replaced as were the rotors and pads.
Sep 2015 165000 mi US $495	Leaking hose. Intake manifold required to be removed for access.
Feb 2016 170000 mi US $150	Belt tensioner pulley

Volkswagen Passat in Washington, United States Aug 2006 - Mar 2010
Dec 2006 48000 mi US $1100	This was the 2nd of two trips to the dealer for a flashing Engine light that would come on intermittently. Car would also shudder and lose power a few seconds when the light was on. It would always go off after a few seconds and drive normally. This time,

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Volkswagen Passat in Colorado, United States Sep 2010 - Jun 2011
Nov 2010 104000 mi US $450	rebuilt front axle. Tear in CV, leaking grease and thump sound while driving.

Volkswagen Passat in Washington, United States Aug 2010 - Mar 2013
Jun 2012 93000 mi US $60	Valve cover gaskets blown due to issues with PCV system. Replaced gaskets. Replace PCV system and gaskets blown out as a result of PCV problems
Jan 2013 95800 mi US $2500	Control arm bushings worn out. Replace all control arms. PCV system components shot

Volkswagen Passat in California, United States Apr 2017 - Nov 2017
May 2017 98000 mi US $1000	Leaky valve cover gasket; replaced Bad CV joint; drive axle replaced
Jun 2017 100000 mi US $40	Hose to EGR valve replaced
Jul 2017 101000 mi US $300	Replaced both pre-cat oxygen sensors. 2 motor mounts replaced

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Volkswagen Passat in Massachusetts, United States Aug 2017 - Oct 2017
Sep 2017 130000 mi	There is a vacuum related sensor and cable that was a pain to change but only about $100 in terms of the part - not far removed from another vacuum part - so at 15 years old, vacuum system starting to fail Seized rear left caliper , was disassembled, exercised, lubricated and seems ok. May chance caliper and will change brake fluid before winter . ,
Oct 2017 134000 mi US $200	Exhaust - car was purchased with marginal flex. Section and unserviceable coupling on the exhaust pipe - seems original

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Volkswagen Passat in South Carolina, United States Sep 2015 - Feb 2017
Dec 2015 208000 mi US $60	Motor mounts were leaking hydraulic fluid - replaced both of them. CV boot ripped - replaced both inner/outer boots.
May 2016 212000 mi US $185	Coolant leak - replaced fitting on rear of engine, then radiator started leaking - replaced radiator also.

Volkswagen Passat in Texas, United States Sep 2016 - Dec 2016
Dec 2016 74000 mi	The ABS module was out. I could have driven without ABS, but it beeped almost randomly all the time. Estimate near $1000 to repair a car worth less than $1000.

Volkswagen Passat in South Dakota, United States Sep 2009 - Jun 2011
Feb 2010 72000 mi US $250	Replaced front right CV boot

Volkswagen Passat in Texas, United States Jun 2015 - Oct 2015
Sep 2015 88000 mi US $350	driver side window

Volkswagen Passat in Pennsylvania, United States Dec 2011 - May 2012
Dec 2011 69050 mi	Attempted to determine why cylinder #1 was not firing. Claimed they couldn't reproduce problem. Replace right, outer CV boot Replace valve cover gasket, timing chain tensioner seal, and coolant flange on the back of the cylinder head. Investigated why cylinder #1 was not firing. Injector #1 losing pulse signal after 5 min, suspect ECU, which only dealer can replace.
Jan 2012 US $346	Fuel injector not working.

Volkswagen Passat in Illinois, United States Sep 2011 - May 2013
Jun 2012 218000 mi US $80	ABS warning light on. ABS module may be damaged. Vehicle i still not repaired. clicking sound from dashboard for turn signal. Sound continues after turn signal stalk disengages.
Dec 2012 228000 mi US $450	alternator replaced tuneup - plugs and coils replaced
May 2013 231000 mi	ABS never fixed

Volkswagen Passat in Pennsylvania, United States Dec 2015 - Dec 2016
Dec 2016 107000 mi	vapor recovery system rebuilt

Volkswagen Passat in Virginia, United States Jun 2011 - Dec 2012
Feb 2012 113000 mi US $90	I replaced the Left and right Motor mounts, front snub mount. Parts were about $90 and I did the work myself.

Volkswagen Passat in Minnesota, United States Apr 2015 - Jul 2018
Aug 2015 146900 mi US $250	3 brake light in back
Dec 2015 159000 mi US $570	Fuel pump, Engine light was on.
Feb 2017 165000 mi US $400	New rotors New cv boot

Volkswagen Passat in Colorado, United States Feb 2015 - Mar 2016
Oct 2015 66000 mi US $200	Replaced water pump with loose plastic impeller, timing belt w/ tensioner and pulley, serpentine belt and AC belt. Overheating incorrectly diagnosed as A-thermostat and B-fan clutch. Paid shop for both repairs. Saved $1,100 by doing this one myself.
Mar 2016 66000 mi	Was told by new owner that it needed axles (CV joints)? Replaced boots at 58k and axles were good.

Volkswagen Passat in North Carolina, United States Oct 2015 - Mar 2018
May 2016 89300 mi US $600	broken exhaust tubes, change timing belt and pump.
Oct 2017 101000 mi US $260	left side tie rod

Volkswagen Passat in Ohio, United States May 2010 - Jun 2018
Jun 2010 70000 mi US $1500	Water pump broke, timing belt also changed.
Jan 2011 77000 mi US $650	Coil springs broke
Dec 2012 100000 mi US $300	CV joint
Sep 2013 109000 mi US $215	Coolant leaks
Oct 2016 164200 mi US $500	water pump needed replacement, was leaking.

Volkswagen Passat in Michigan, United States Apr 2007 - Jun 2009
Jul 2007 80000 mi US $120	Fuel system coolant temperature sensor G62 was out of spec and needed to be replaced. It was accurately diagnosed by a DTC stored in the engine controller memory.
Mar 2008 90000 mi US $493	Exhaust down pipe (between cat. and front muffler) was rusted out and leaking exhaust. The vehicle was very loud.
Jan 2009 101000 mi US $795	Alternator replacement.

Volkswagen Passat in Maine, United States Jun 2008 - Mar 2010
Jul 2008 44000 mi US $480	CV Joint and boot replaced for 480 dollars

Volkswagen Passat in Florida, United States Mar 2007 - Sep 2011
May 2007 49000 mi	The drivers side heated seat stuck on high, even with engine and key off, causing dead battery. Dealer repaired under warranty (on Saturday morning).
Nov 2007 55000 mi US $71	repaired driver's side seat heater per recall, but passenger side quit working. driver side mirror defroster stopped working. while in shop for recall repair had it diagnosed ($39.00 charge). ordered part for future repair. scheduled trip to both repair passenger seat heater and repair driver sideview mirror defroster; was told element was "in" by service. was not in and will need to return (25 miles) for final repair. repair driver sideview mirror defroster; cost to repair $71, plus $39 for diagnosis.
Dec 2007 55000 mi	this was follow up (third trip) to correct an earlier recall problem with seat heater. the problem appears to be corrected.

Volkswagen Passat in Wisconsin, United States Jun 2012 - Jul 2015
May 2013 133300 mi US $300	Broken u joint
Aug 2013 138000 mi US $500	Blower motor turns on and off sporatically
Nov 2013 141000 mi US $170	Sludge/condensation in oil Blower motor went out, no heat
Aug 2014 148600 mi US $800	Fell off the lift broken spring. UV joints also
Jul 2015	Check engine light came on, would not keep running, it was a engine failure light, and low oil pressure

Volkswagen Passat in Illinois, United States Oct 2008 - Apr 2009
Nov 2008 85000 mi US $500	cv joint replaced

Volkswagen Passat in South Carolina, United States Jan 2009 - Jan 2014
Feb 2009 117000 mi US $225	Replaced coil packs after misfire (at cranking) caused Check Engine light to come on. Multiple misfires recorded by computer.
Mar 2009 118000 mi US $40	Oil dipstick handle broke off, and dipstick tube disintegrated. Replaced both (fairly easy replacement).
Sep 2009 129000 mi US $100	Check engine light on. Computer says "running lean". Replaced gas filter and MAF.
Dec 2009 134000 mi US $360	Replaced thermostat.
Jan 2010 134000 mi US $200	Small coolant leak that I could not find. Mechanic also had trouble finding, had to remove parts (covers, hoses, maybe valve cover?) to find leaking hose and o-ring behind engine.
Feb 2010 134000 mi US $145	Coolant leakage continued. Had to replace plastic coolant piece (containing 3 orings) on rear of engine.
Jan 2011 179000 mi US $120	coolant fluid leaking from flange on rear of engine. Bought new flange, o-rings and replaced them. Also replaced coolant since I had drained radiator.
Jan 2012 160000 mi US $239	Rough downshift from 2 to 1. Replaced N91 solenoid on valve body. Also replaced filter and fluid for 4th time.
Feb 2012 161000 mi US $140	Transmission fluid temperature sensor gave intermittent failure message in computer log. Had to replace solenoid wiring harness inside transmission, which meant dropping pan again.
Mar 2013 175000 mi US $275	PCV system needed replacing. Plastic hoses had broken and cracked. Had to remove intake manifold to get to all items. Replaced plastic pipes, vacuum hoses, pcv valve. Had exhaust smell entering cabin.
Nov 2013 189000 mi US $160	Secondary air pump, which only runs at startup, became very loud. Replaced pump.

Volkswagen Passat in Texas, United States Feb 2008 - Jun 2012
Apr 2008 52000 mi US $234	Replaced broken vac hose. Replaced a/c panel bulb.
Dec 2010 70000 mi US $670	oil leak cv boot
Jul 2011 74200 mi US $1250	Coolant leak repaired by replacing coolant hose flange outlet. Engine mount also replaced.
Dec 2011 77000 mi US $280	Water temperature sensor malfunction
Mar 2012 78000 mi US $171	Recirculating Air Valve Malfunction
May 2012 78600 mi	Replace timing belt, tensioner & water pump

Volkswagen Passat in Georgia, United States Oct 2009 - Nov 2009
Nov 2009 65000 mi US $329	No one could seem to tell me why my car was misfiring and running rough until I did some research on the VW's and there it was another recall, on the coil pack. Some minor engine repairs. Also, VW never specified synthetic oil, but since turbos run very hot the regular oil turns to sludge. VW just started sludge recall in November, and mine was included. Sold it because feared future problems.

Volkswagen Passat in Connecticut, United States Mar 2010 - Jun 2011
Apr 2010 88000 mi US $1500	Sludge build up engine. Replaced oil pump, oil pick up tube and flush engine.

Volkswagen Passat in California, United States Feb 2010 - Mar 2010
Mar 2010 67000 mi	CEL had recently come on when sold.

Volkswagen Passat in New York, United States Sep 2008 - Oct 2009
Oct 2008 84000 mi US $4500	All rear exterior bulbs out-taillights, rear trunk license plate, etc. Told it was a wiring harness problem that needed replacing. Dealer replaced wiring and all bulbs. Interior of car flooded during heavy rains. Per VW due to pollen in sunroof drains-water backs up and floods rear seat carpet. Computers under front seats destroyed. All carpets and electronics replaced via insurance claim.
Nov 2008 88000 mi US $800	Drivers side window fell and shattered inside door. Motor, clips, and glass replaced.
Dec 2008 94000 mi US $900	Heater core and control flap replaced. Core was leaking and fogging windows.
Jan 2009 96000 mi US $6000	"low oil pressure-stop driving" light came on. Turned out to be the dreaded oil sludge problem. New engine. Waiting on VW response to the issue. Oil changes always synthetic, but not always done at dealer and they don't want to cover it.
Feb 2009 96000 mi US $100	Monsoon Radio dead. Need to purchase new head unit. Will find one on eBay. Pulling fuse fixed this temporarily but dealer says head unit now needs replacing.
Jun 2009 112000 mi	Trunk will not open using release or keyfob. Dealer wants to replace entire release mechanism for 800.00. Will try to find a good independent.
Jul 2009 113000 mi	Replaced head unit.
Oct 2009 115000 mi	Car sold with trunk release not repaired. There were always a myriad of issues with the Passat-it was intermittently running hot but could not be duplicated and same with the "low oil" so even though it was well maintained it was wisely dumped for fear of sludge issue again.

Volkswagen Passat in Alabama, United States Mar 2006 - Feb 2009
Mar 2006 45000 mi	replaced heater in front passenger seat. This was a recall item and so was for no cost.
Apr 2006 49000 mi	Tensioner spring that assists in raising the driver seat broke. It was covered under warranty and repaired by the dealer.
Jul 2007 59000 mi US $200	Right outer CV joint went bad. Probably because outer boot failed. Replaced entire right axle assemble and left outer boot. I did the work myself. Right outer CV joint went bad. Probably because outer boot failed. Replaced entire right axle assemble and left outer boot. I did the work myself. Left boot was also splitting as so was replaced.
Aug 2008 69000 mi US $400	2 of 4 ignition cables were in bad shape. One had failed, leaving engine running on 3 cylinders.
Jan 2009 53000 mi US $65	Driver's side axle CV joint worn out. Entire axle was replaced. The hood strut simply gave out and wouldn't hold the hood up any more. Replacement was simple.

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Volkswagen Passat in Ontario, Canada Aug 2007 - Mar 2009
May 2008 34100 mi C $2	Right rear window would not roll down, only up. Replaced plastic clip to hold glass to window regulator.

Volkswagen Passat in Ontario, Canada Jul 2012 - Dec 2014
Jul 2012 100440 mi C $1400	Blew out the clutch learning to drive standard on it. Shop installed a new Valeo single-mass flywheel and clutch for $1400.

Volkswagen Passat in Maine, United States May 2015 - Jul 2016
Oct 2015 166000 mi US $175	torn cv joint boots, coolant leak, vacuum hose leaked

Volkswagen Passat in Massachusetts, United States Feb 2006 - May 2008
Feb 2006 87279 mi US $989	Water pump failure. Timing Belt replaced
Jun 2006 98000 mi US $81	Replaced belly pan and dowel pins as old one ripped off. Replacement was for W8 engine.
Apr 2007 11000 mi US $256	Replace Leak Detection Pump and Gas Cap
Apr 2008 130000 mi	Trade-in, repairs required: Air Conditioning Compressor Exhaust Brakes Purge Valve

Volkswagen Passat in California, United States Oct 2017 - Jun 2018
Nov 2017 79000 mi US $100	CV boot R&R
Mar 2018 82000 mi US $400	Low voltage output from Alt, battery voltage below spec, too. Replaced alternator with rebuilt unit & installed new battery.
May 2018 83000 mi US $400	Rumbling sound when A/C running on hot day. Replaced auxiliary cooling fan; not it. Replaced viscous fan clutch--yes!. Also replaced engine snub mount & engine mounts due to obvious wear.

Volkswagen Passat in New Jersey, United States Sep 2007 - Sep 2013
Aug 2008 58000 mi US $450	Rear window won't go down. Needs new regulator.
Dec 2008 64400 mi US $360	Thermostat found to be faulty. Coolant temp sensor also faulty.
Aug 2009 72000 mi US $225	Water coming in through drivers door seals.
Dec 2010 83000 mi US $1350	Cam valve cover gasket was leaking oil. Had gasket and cover replaced. Drivers side rear window would not go down. Had to have entire regulator assembly replaced. CV boots busted, axles were clicking around turns. Had axles/cv replaced. Now car vibrates badly when driving. Motor mount leaking.
Feb 2011 84400 mi	After having axles replaced, car vibrates noticeably at certain speeds and rpms. Shop claims that it's normal but it is only occurring after their "repair".
Mar 2013 102000 mi US $600	CV Boot cracked AGAIN, boot unable to be removed from axle, had to replace entire drivers side axle.

Volkswagen Passat in Michigan, United States Mar 2006 - Jun 2022
Oct 2009 83000 mi US $1	High mount LED brake light stopped working. It turned out that there was a protective diode inside the assembly that went out. Instead of buying a new part ($100) the diode was replaced ($1 at Radioshack) within half an hour.
Apr 2010 89000 mi US $25	Intermittent Coolant Temperature Sensor failure triggered the Check Engine Light. Replaced the sensor. DIY took about 30 minutes and $25 for parts.
Aug 2010 95000 mi US $100	Failed Diverter Valve replaced. Torn CV boot replaced on the passenger side. Torn CV boot replaced on the passenger side.
Jul 2011 105000 mi US $35	Torn driver side CV boot. Replaced the boot myself. $35 for parts.
Aug 2012 120500 mi US $250	Noisy right front wheel bearing. Replaced.
Jul 2013 129700 mi	Brake switch stopped working. Had an outstanding recall for the brake switch. Dealer did the replacement for free.
Nov 2013 133000 mi US $125	Driver door ajar switch stopped working. Replaced the whole door latch assembly with OEM unit. Found DIY online.
Jul 2014 138300 mi US $75	Turn signal relay started clicking on its own. This is, in most cases, not the relay fault. This is caused by dirty turn signal switch which causes current leakage that triggers the relay. Instead of cleaning, I decided to replace the switch
Sep 2015 149000 mi US $300	Water pump leak. This WP was replaced during the first Timing Belt job. Replaced WP along with (second) Timing Belt job which was due later this year anyway.
Apr 2016 155300 mi US $35	Torn passenger side CV boot (again). Replaced the boot myself. $35 for parts.
Nov 2016 159700 mi US $25	Replaced leaking plastic coolant flange at the back of the cylinder head. $25 and three hours of work in the tight spot.
Jan 2017 160500 mi US $10	Rough idle, CEL. Diagnostic scan showed multiple misfires and fuel mixture too lean: indication of vacuum leak. Plastic tee adapter under the intake manifold broke. Replaced with metal one from local auto shop. Took 15 minutes.
Jun 2017 165000 mi US $400	Flex pipe broke. Replaced with factory part. Replaced worn engine mounts (worn engine mounts contribute to excessive drive train movement which shortens flex pipe life). Factory parts used as well.
Jul 2017 165000 mi US $400	Shocks replaced on all 4 corners.
May 2018 173000 mi US $120	Battery died. Car won't start. Battery is replaced with OEM unit.

Volkswagen Passat in Massachusetts, United States Nov 2014 - Sep 2016
Dec 2014 147000 mi	turbo vacuum tubing decayed in the cold weather.
Jul 2015 150200 mi US $1000	4 new disks, 4 new sets of pads (done myself), new master cylinder, new left rear caliper (done by mechanic, caliper was my fault).
Oct 2015 151200 mi US $250	Front-left CV joint clicking, replaced CV joint and axle with cheap chinese part.
Nov 2015 151600 mi US $300	Coolant flange was leaking, had it replaced.
Aug 2016 156000 mi US $200	Both tie rod ends were shot, replaced both myself and then paid Sears for an alignment.

Volkswagen Passat in Massachusetts, United States Jan 2013 - Aug 2014
Apr 2013 134200 mi US $250	Car was making noise when turning steering wheel to left; replaced front drive axle Exhaust flex pipe developed a crack and was making a very loud noise; replaced flex pipe.
Aug 2013 136100 mi	All struts and shocks preemptively replaced. The suspension was making noise when going over rough patches of pavement, but there weren't any real problems. I'd say it was mostly preventive.
Aug 2014 142000 mi	Window regulator was disconnected from the glass. Reattached. Windshield washer fluid sensor was stuck on low fluid warning. Replaced sensor. Break backing plate was loose and making noise. Straightened out plate.

Volkswagen Passat in Ontario, Canada Jul 2014 - Jun 2015
Mar 2015 151900 mi C $900	Linking oil and had camshaft work.

Volkswagen Passat in New York, United States Jul 2011 - Aug 2013
Aug 2011 175000 mi US $100	coil replaced Oil warning light came on occasionally. Shop replaced oil pressure switch.
Jan 2012 184000 mi US $280	Replace power window regulator, driver door.
Nov 2012 195700 mi US $130	seized caliper
Mar 2013 200000 mi US $280	1. replaced ignition coil 2. replaced spark plugs 3. read and reset check engine light 4. engine tune
Apr 2013 200700 mi US $170	Replace 3 ignition coils Hole in exhaust system
Aug 2013 204000 mi	Broken coil spring, front driver-side

Volkswagen Passat in Missouri, United States Nov 2010 - Jun 2012
Jan 2011 94700 mi US $321	2 CV axles replaced.

Volkswagen Passat in Florida, United States Oct 2008 - Jun 2011
Mar 2009 67000 mi US $390	Both left and right CV axles were replaced beacause of torn outer CV boots.
Mar 2010 77000 mi US $40	replaced cam tensioner and seal valve cover gaskets

Volkswagen Passat in California, United States Jul 2011 - Nov 2015
May 2013 149500 mi US $254	Driver's side window got loose from drive motor, etc. window got stuck almost all of the way down and was out of its guides. Back end fell down in the door and the front of the window glass was sticking up (did not break).
Jan 2014 147100 mi US $14	Replaced the left headlight bulb (low beam H-7)
Apr 2014 157851 mi US $599	cv joint was replaced with a new part. RH side Both right and left outer CV boots were split open. Right CV Joint also had to be replaced.
Dec 2014 165000 mi US $210	Mysteriously, there was a small hole in the brake fluid reservoir. It was near the top at the RH rear corner of the reservoir. Brake fluid reservoir was replaced. MIL was lighted, the engine stalled once, this was what made me go to the mechanic. Per mechanic, fault codes seemed to indicate a bad crank sensor. Crankshaft sensor was replaced. It helped some, but engine light came back on the next day. When the sensor replacement didn't fix problem, mechanic suggested I had used poor quality oil (Mobil1). He recommended "engine flush" and then use higher quality oil. This worked! Light has not come on since. Oil sludging had been the cause
Nov 2015 170000 mi US $75	Multifunction Indicator Light is on again. It was determined that the car would not pass smog test without repairs. Cost would be around $2000 because trouble is with cam timing. Car runs ok, just won't pass smog. Selling...

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Volkswagen Passat in Nebraska, United States Jan 2012 - Mar 2013
Mar 2012 116000 mi US $500	CV boots were torn upon buying car, CV joints were bad, replaced axles. Parking brake cable ceased.
May 2012 118000 mi US $200	Passenger side motor mount failed, motor mount fluid leaked out. Replaced with upgraded solid rubber mounts (as opposed to fluid filled "active" variable stock mounts). Aftermarket replacement axle failed due to defective product. Was replaced under warranty.

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Volkswagen Passat in Nevada, United States Sep 2013 - Oct 2013
Oct 2013 120000 mi	took in for diagnostic for intermittent engine light. needs new transmission. can't justify cost at this time and will be trading in. Loved this car, but maintenance costs are high

Volkswagen Passat in Minnesota, United States Dec 2006 - Mar 2010
Nov 2007 62000 mi	Radiator was weeping. Replaced radiator under manufacturer CPO program.
Jan 2008 67000 mi US $1267	Blown valve cover gasket resulting in oil leak. Replaced several gaskets and seals.

Volkswagen Passat in California, United States Nov 2009 - Mar 2010
Jan 2010 US $500	Timing retarded when warmed up. Labor was diagnosed at $2200 and parts at $7500. Same issue was covered under factory warranty at 42,xxx miles.

Volkswagen Passat in Tennessee, United States Aug 2007 - Jun 2018
Oct 2007 54000 mi	Torque converter seal was leaking transmission fluid between the engine and transmission bell housing. Engine and transmission removed to replace torque converter seal.
Dec 2008 63000 mi US $15	Torn right front outer CV boot. CV joint still good, but replaced complete axle for $200 - put down $15 b/c a boot was all that was really needed.
Feb 2010 78000 mi US $600	Electric cooling fan was bad. Shop diagnosed and ordered part, owner installed. Transmission output shaft seal was replaced
Dec 2010 87000 mi US $500	Driver side half axle was replaced. Outer CV boot was ripped.
Jan 2014 107000 mi US $800	Front calipers rebuilt Replaced bushings and ball joints on front suspension Front struts replaced
Nov 2015 118000 mi US $500	Radiator leaking. Also replaced water pump as preventive maintinance
Sep 2017 141000 mi	ripped cv boot
Jan 2018 144000 mi US $500	Passenger side rear caliper seized. Replaced both rear calipers then flushed and bled brake system.

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Volkswagen Passat in New Jersey, United States Mar 2006 - Mar 2010
Feb 2008 82000 mi US $550	CEL came on, sensor replaced.

Volkswagen Passat in New Zealand Aug 2012 - Jan 2013
Jan 2013 110980 mi $5000	Working great one day. Dead the next. Wouldn't shift into any gears, dealer called and said it had failed and needs to be removed to detail further. Gutted.

Volkswagen Passat in California, United States Feb 2016 - Mar 2017
Feb 2016 65000 mi US $400	Ignition coils were replaced for the 3rd time in 2 years. Drivers side, seat heater burned a hole in the leather seat.

Volkswagen Passat in Puerto Rico - Nov 2008
May 2007 25000 mi US $800	shock absorbers needed to be replaced
Nov 2008 29500 mi US $3000	AC replacement, engine bolts replaced due to vibration

Volkswagen Passat in Connecticut, United States Jun 2009 - Sep 2010
Mar 2009 69000 mi	Replaced EVAP Purge Valve
Aug 2009 76000 mi US $183	Check Engine light, replaced purge valve
Nov 2009 80000 mi US $700	Alternator
May 2010 90000 mi US $500	Very Small Evap Leak, Code P0456
Jun 2010 93000 mi US $185	Clip holding rear window broke
Aug 2010 93000 mi US $200	Exhaust leak at flex joint

Volkswagen Passat in Illinois, United States Jun 2004 - Jul 2015
Mar 2004 11283 mi	Brake booster vacuum leak.
Apr 2006 36943 mi	Recall on fuel pump.
May 2006 36977 mi	Replace blower motor.
Jul 2006 39007 mi	Replace temperature sensor.
Sep 2006 41982 mi	Cannister leaking charcoal.
Nov 2006 43180 mi	Replace vent motors.
May 2007 49702 mi US $55	Fuel system leak.
Mar 2010 80012 mi US $200	CV boot replacement. Replace CV Boot Rear break pad replacement and service. 80,000 mile service.
Mar 2011 88000 mi US $1300	Drive axle replaced. $270 Valve cover gaskets replaced. $160
Sep 2012 104000 mi US $175	Replace drive boot.
Nov 2013 115100 mi US $125	Replace torn boot.
Jun 2014 119000 mi US $350	Water pump leaking. This was a replacement water pump that had been changed as part of the timing belt service 18 months earlier.
Dec 2014 122000 mi US $425	Problem was oil drips hitting exhaust creating smoke in engine compartment that would often enter the cabin. Replaced both valve cover gaskets and one camshaft end plug seal.

Volkswagen Passat in Oregon, United States Oct 2014 - Jul 2016
Jan 2015 US $80	Replaced breather tube and broken vacuum line.

Volkswagen Passat in New York, United States Jun 2010 - Jul 2018
Jul 2010 58000 mi US $65	Alternator failure & serpentine belt replaced. Engine temp sensor failure. Defective Thermal switch for cooling fan replaced.
Sep 2017 131874 mi US $1300	Flex joint connector & exhaust clap replaced oil pan crack. re -welded
Jul 2018 140000 mi	Engine support mounts worn Worn tie rod Wheel alignment needed Front tires worn out. Rear tires at 75% worn. Leaking front brake hoses.

Volkswagen Passat in Ontario, Canada Feb 2015 - Jun 2018
Sep 2016 238080 mi C $2013	driver window regulator

Volkswagen Passat in New Jersey, United States Feb 2015 - May 2015
May 2015 145000 mi	Flex couplings and catalytic converter were determined to be bad

Volkswagen Passat in Colorado, United States Mar 2014 - Mar 2016
Feb 2015 78100 mi US $700	Oil leak. Replaced cam tensioner seals.

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Volkswagen Passat in British Columbia, Canada Aug 2010 - Dec 2012
Dec 2012 58280 mi C $200	Ignition Control Modules needed to be replaced ( 2 were damaged/worn out)

Volkswagen Passat in Ontario, Canada Dec 2009 - Jun 2012
Dec 2010 115320 mi C $2400	3 month tune up found issues. Had recommended service completed. Engine gaskets. Catalytic converter.
Sep 2011 122140 mi C $900	Engine light ended up being MAF and cat and muffler assembly.
Oct 2011 122760 mi C $1700	engine light on again. reflashed computer and changed maf and hoses/clamps
Nov 2011 123560 mi C $900	Car hesistates on acceleration. Changed MAF and vaccuum hoses.
Jun 2012 127720 mi C $900	Tie rod changed on both sides, alignment needed Car shuts down, does not start upon turning key. Take several times. Again, hesitation with acceleration, dealer cannot find the problem as checked vac hoses etc, maf and not faulty.

Volkswagen Passat in Maryland, United States May 2014 - Jun 2017
Jun 2016 139000 mi US $1100	Motor mounts. Other repairs

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Volkswagen Passat in Great Britain Jan 2013 - Jun 2013
Mar 2013 109000 mi £400	No heat from Heater.Motor to Marix,radiator and thermostat replaced

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Volkswagen Passat in Romania Oct 2007 - Feb 2008
Nov 2007 71920 mi	A soft noise coming from the dashboard like boiling of water, persistent for months.

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Volkswagen Passat in Ohio, United States Aug 2010 - Jun 2011
Sep 2010 124000 mi US $150	I took my car in to fix my window that was messed up on my front drivers door
Dec 2010 129000 mi US $227	heater core flashed and vacuum tube replaced

Volkswagen Passat in Wisconsin, United States Mar 2010 - Jul 2012
Jul 2012 83000 mi US $940	AC Hose needed replacement

Volkswagen Passat in Colorado, United States Dec 2014 - Mar 2015
Dec 2014 142000 mi	TCM flooded, gears only shifting in triptonic manual mode
Jan 2015 143000 mi US $300	Window regulator failure
Mar 2015 144000 mi US $500	Tensioner broke off

Volkswagen Passat in Ontario, Canada May 2012 - Jun 2012
May 2012 93000 mi C $900	power steering rack replaced with a rebuilt

Volkswagen Passat in Florida, United States Dec 2012 - Jan 2013
Jan 2013 US $99	Replaced rear pads and rotors. Replaced brake fluid reservoir which had crack due to age. I think I'm finally going to have to buy a new car. After putting a lot of money in. I'm faced with a Turbo that's starting to fail, oil intake pump needs replacement, clutch is almost gone and the interior roof and side liner is separating.

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Volkswagen Passat in Massachusetts, United States Sep 2007 - Aug 2011
May 2008 58000 mi US $370	Drivers side CV boot was torn. Had to have the entire drivers side axle replaced.
Aug 2008 60000 mi US $235	Vehicle would stall while driving....sometime would not start on the first two to three attempts. Problem was a "Speed Sensor" that needed to be replaced. Successful outcome of repair.
Jun 2009 65000 mi US $350	passenger side CV joint boot was torn. axle was clicking when taking turn. Had the entire passenger side axle replaced with a new one.
Dec 2010 74000 mi	Check engine light, engine felt like it was misfiring. Coil packs were bad...there was an open recall/TSB for them and the dealership replaced them.

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Volkswagen Passat in Barbados Feb 2010 - Sep 2016
Jun 2011 62620 mi $30	Noise from worn control arm bushing Right rear passenger internal grab handle broke, door had to closed from outside.
Sep 2011 63240 mi $150	CV joint boot replacement
Oct 2011 63340 mi	Accessory belt
Jul 2012 65200 mi $1000	Exhaust was white/blue smoking which was especially noticed while idling. Finally lost turbo charger boost.Turbo charger had to be replaced.
Dec 2015 72540 mi	Noticed lack of boost which on inspection was due to a loose return hose from turbo air cooler.
Aug 2016 73360 mi $650	The steering although working fine started leaking until I was forced to have work done due to the rapid loss of fluid. Initially the seals on the steering was replaced but eventually the problem was corrected by replacing the steering rack
Sep 2016 73780 mi $10	Rapidly losing coolant. Replaced seal on coolant temp sensor behind engine.

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Volkswagen Passat in New Hampshire, United States Mar 2003 - May 2008
Jan 2003 51000 mi	Replace 3 ignition coils, failed, under warranty, Prior to recall
Jul 2004 105700 mi US $80	Diagnose door remotes, no longer working. Dealer failed to repair.
Dec 2004 120000 mi US $368	Replace door latch assy
Sep 2005 147400 mi US $1660	Replace Cam Chain Adjuster, Cam Seals, Timing Belt and Adjusters
Dec 2006 197000 mi US $800	Driver door window regulator failed. Gaskets replaced because of leaks.
Sep 2007 223000 mi US $600	Alternator failure. "Alternator Workshop" message on dash and Battery light on. Battery went dead before able to get to dealer (75 miles at night), so had to tow($125)
Mar 2008 239000 mi US $175	Temperature gauge reading erratic. Replaced ETC sensor.
May 2008 239000 mi	It was going to need a catalytic converter in order to pass the inspection, along with a timing belt and tune up. I felt that the financial cost was too high (about the value of the car) to pursue the repairs.

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